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American Yellowtwig Dogwood

Cornus Sericea 'Flaviramea'

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Overview

The American Yellowtwig Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea') is a stunning, deciduous shrub, notable for its vibrant yellow-green stems that add winter interest. It reaches 5-6 feet in height and spreads approximately the same. This variety thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It bears white blooms in late spring, followed by blue-tinted drupes. Ideal for mass plantings and naturalized areas, it's also great for erosion control.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 10–10Climate Temperate
American Yellowtwig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea 'Flaviramea') — The American Yellowtwig Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea') is a stunning
American Yellowtwig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea 'Flaviramea') — notable for its vibrant yellow-green stems that add winter interestAmerican Yellowtwig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea 'Flaviramea') — It reaches 5-6 feet in height and spreads approximately the sameAmerican Yellowtwig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea 'Flaviramea') — This variety thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Cornaceae
Climate
Temperate

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American Yellowtwig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea 'Flaviramea') — The American Yellowtwig Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea') is a stunning
American Yellowtwig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea 'Flaviramea') — notable for its vibrant yellow-green stems that add winter interest
American Yellowtwig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea 'Flaviramea') — It reaches 5-6 feet in height and spreads approximately the same
American Yellowtwig Dogwood (Cornus Sericea 'Flaviramea') — This variety thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil

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